Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A pretty necklace made from over 100 ancient glass, faience, and stone beads. The strand is strung with small beads that are rounded, discoid, and barrel shaped. The beads present in a nice variety of hues: pale green, white, red, and blue. Interspersed at even intervals are larger blue and green glass beads. At the center are two carnelian tubular beads and a dark brown pendant bead with a spherical shape and an integral loop. These ancient beads were strung in modern times with two modern gold-plated spacer beads terminating at a lobster clasp. This charming necklace is wearable and will brighten up any outfit with its subtle pops of color! Size of strand: 22.5" L (57.2 cm); pendant bead: .5" W (1.3 cm)

Provenance: private Louisville, Colorado, USA collection from beads acquired over the last 10 years

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#163429

Nicks and chips to beads. Light mineral deposits and encrustations in recessed areas. Large pendant has chips and losses to the surface. All beads are ancient, save the two gold-plated spacer beads. Strung in modern times with modern wire to be wearable.